Walia

3 recent ratings
$$ • Ethiopian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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2208 Business Cir
San Jose, CA 95128

Most Recent Reviews


Hashimoto's

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I checked my nima sensor if their Injera is gluten free and gluten was found. I would not recommend coming here. I think if they label something gluten free and it is not then it questions their other items as well. Server did not have much knowledge on gluten.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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This place is amazing. Get the gluten free injera, and you can have pretty much anything.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome food, great people. Definitely worth visiting

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Ethiopian
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Overall Rating

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I eat here every week and this is literally the best food I have ever tried. Ethiopian food is a blessing for people with celiacs and I can assure you that Walia does it best. Just get the GF injera with your meal and you are all set. I would recommend the Lael combo as a great introduction but honestly everything on the menu is delicious. A few options are spicy (chicken juicy tibs) or mild (doro/misir wot) but just call if you are concerned about it.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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The food was great and their gluten free injera didn't disappoint. I am grateful this place can accommodate that request.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


The staff was knowledgeable and I didn’t have any issues. They made sure I got the GF injera (which was delicious) and everything else was already GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Definitely celiac friendly, though the menu didn’t state, the server knew well and my wife enjoyed the dinner (during and after). Friendly, full of spices and taste, a real pleasure. Better get on the waiting list before you reach it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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This used to be a go-to spot for gluten free food for me, but the last time I got takeout I was sick for 2 weeks. Even though they said the injera was gluten free and they charged me $2 extra for it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Updated 5 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Ethiopian food is served on an injera “pancake” with additional injera used as a bread to eat the meat or vegetable dish. Interesting flavours (although a little salty for my taste - hence the 4 stars). When you order make sure you specify the gluten free injera - this is made from teff flour (the traditional way of making it). Enjoy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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